Well said.

I'd like to see a compelling argument as to why cisgender women can't compete in mixed e-sports because this just seems like thinly veiled sexism and transphobia in one.
At least there is some nuance to the physical sports argument but this is the equivalent of saying "women can't be good at chess".

While I don't agree with their monetization of early access builds, it was open-source at its core. It's a negative for emulation and preservation as a whole to have this happen. Many talented people worked on the project, and having it removed is unfortunate. (Also Citra as collateral damage.)